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# Master of Engineering (MEng) in Digital Systems

A practice-oriented, industry-focused master's programme designed to produce job-ready engineering leaders who can design, implement, and manage compl…

Award codeMEng
Duration1.5–2 years standalone · or Year 5 of the Integrated Pathway
OrientationPostgraduate · Practice-oriented

## Programme description

A practice-oriented, industry-focused master's programme designed to produce job-ready engineering leaders who can design, implement, and manage complex digital systems at scale. It emphasises advanced technical skills, system-level integration, project management, and innovation in real-world applications.

## Key features

- Applied engineering, design, and development rather than pure research
- Extended industry or applied capstone project (no lengthy academic thesis required)
- Integration of emerging technologies with business and operational considerations
- Direct preparation for senior technical and leadership roles in industry
- Access to advanced laboratories in 5G/6G, AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Centres, and Robotics

## Project

Students complete a substantial Extended Design & Development Project instead of a traditional thesis — involving real-world problem identification with industry input, detailed system design and architecture, implementation, testing, validation, deployment, and a final presentation to an industry panel.

## Entry requirements (standalone)

- A recognised Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field (CGPA ≥ 2.75 or equivalent)
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 or acceptable equivalents)
- Relevant work experience is an advantage but not mandatory
- Interview or portfolio review may be required for certain majors

## Career directions

Senior Digital Systems Engineer Infrastructure Architect Lead AI / IoT / Cybersecurity Engineer Cloud Solutions Architect Telecommunications Network Designer Technical Project Manager Technology Consultant

### Choose your major

Every ETAS major is available on this degree.

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### Ready to talk?

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### The Integrated 4+1

Earn a bachelor's and master's in five years — practice-oriented (MEng) or research-oriented (MS Eng).